For the first time this fall, class was not an issue on Howard Jones Field.

With freshmen and lettermen together in full pads, USC's bid to return to a fifth straight Bowl Championship Series appearance is underway. While the veteran players were the early focus in practice, the freshman finished the day center stage.

The day started off with freshman defensive tackle Butch Lewis changing his cardinal uniform in for a white one. Dawning the colors of the offense, Lewis was greeted happily by offensive line coach Pat Ruel.